Chapter 186 Air Venture Breakfast
The annual EAA Chapter 186 Breakfast at AirVenture in Oshkosh will be held this year as usual on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Tail Winds Cafe at 8:00 a.m. The Cafe has changed its name many times over the years, but the location remains the same, over by the Forums and Workshops. PLEASE […]
Young Eagles
We had a successful Young Eagles Rally at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport in April. We flew over 50 kids with 12 aircraft and pilots and 18 ground and admin crew. This rally targeted kids in the area of Warrenton Airport so a great majority of the kids were first-time Young Eagles and in fact many were first […]
Young Eagles Rally Cancelled for Saturday, May 18
Due to the forecasted low cloud ceiling and visibility for Saturday we must cancel the May 18 Young Eagles Rally. The next Young Eagles Rally at Manassas Airport is June 15 (Note that is the 3rd Saturday of the month). Young Eagles and Parent: Registration for June’s Young Eagles Rally will be available […]
May Young Eagles Rally – Date Change
We have a need to cancel our May 11 Young Eagles Rally and operate instead on May 18. On May 11 a mass flyover will fly over the DC Mall and proceed through the same airspace where we operate. Air Traffic Control can not handle both events. You must register again to participate on May […]
Member Gathering, Pancake Breakfast, 4/27
In lieu of a guest speaker this Saturday we are planning a pancake and sausage breakfast. We’ll have breakfast ready for you at 10:00 and keep serving until all are satisfied. So come by for viddles and to share your flying stories. Young member John Storey has a quick presentation to show about his glider […]
Young Eagles Rallies
Our March 9 Young Eagles Rally was cancelled for low visibility and ceilings. We had several aircraft and over 60 kids registered. Our next rallies are: April 20, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Warrenton Airport* May 11, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Manassas Airport June 15, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Manassas […]
IMC/ VMC Club Meetings, April 3rd
Wednesday April 3 IMC Club Meeting at 7:00 PM VMC Club Meeting at 8:00 PM Join us Wednesday night for one or both of our monthly safety meetings. Attendees receive one FAA WINGS credit for each session. IMC Club meeting topic: You are flying an instrument approach to a runway where the crosswind component is […]
From the President
Warrenton-Fauquier Airport has invited us to conduct another Young Eagles Rally at their facility. Manager Dave Huss has graciously offered use of the terminal and ramp which are a natural fit for our operation. The terminal provides plenty of room for our registration area. The patio and gated fence make for a perfectly safe […]
Ray Foundation Aviation Scholarship Program
Chapter 186 has applied to EAA to grant a 2024 Ray Aviation Foundation Flight Training Scholarship. Oshkosh will announce chapter selections in February. If approved we will ask 16 ½ to 19 year olds with an interest in learning to fly to respond to a questionnaire addressing their interest in aviation, chapter participation level, […]
Air Academy – 2024 Slot Available
Although the Air Academy sessions are all filled up for 2024, Chapter 186 has paid the first $500 to secure one spot for a 12 to 13 year-old in the June 16 to 20 Young Eagles Camp at the Air Academy Lodge in Oshkosh. If you are interested in sending your Young Eagles participant […]